Eickhoff (thumb) could throw his first bullpen session of the spring before the weekend, the PhillyVoice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff has been sidelined with a small displaced fracture in his thumb. Manager Pete Mackanin said Eickhoff has been "progressing nicely." Despite the delayed start, the Phillies think he will be stretched out enough to pitch when the regular season begins.